Thriving arts ecosystems need you

Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) strengthens and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and beyond. To learn more about M-AAA grants, programs, traveling exhibitions, and fellowships, visit various program pages on our website.

Click here for programs open to artists.

Click here for programs open to organizations and communities.

Click here for our traveling exhibition program, ExhibitsUSA.

Attend an exhibition at the Culture Lab.

M-AAA often has opportunities for volunteers, grant reviewers, guest artists, artist facilitators, artist lecturers, guest writers, photographers, and more.

There may also be opportunities for internships, which are paid. Please see our careers page for updated employment information.

If you are interested in opportunities, please follow our social media channels, and sign-up for our e-newsletter. You may also contact us at communications@maaa.org.

Thriving arts ecosystems rely on a strong network of resources. Make your tax-deductible gift today.

As a 501c3, nonprofit organization, Mid-America Arts Alliance relies on the contributions of our growing family of donors and funders. Join us in bringing more art to more people throughout our region and beyond by making a meaningful contribution.

The generosity of our philanthropic partners makes our work possible. Learn more about our funders.

Donate online or mail a check to the address below.

Checks can be mailed to:
Mid-America Arts Alliance
c/o Development Division
2018 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64108

We appreciate all of our generous supporters and funders. If you’d like to share in our vision to sustain a thriving arts and culture sector in our region, please make a donation above or contact us at giving@maaa.org.

Arts and Humanities Grant Programs Division (Artistic Innovations, Creative Forces, Cultural Sustainability)

Artistic Innovations, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, offers multiple funding opportunities, including the Artistic Innovations Grant Program which requires adjudication by a panel of arts professionals.

Mid-America Arts Alliance relies upon arts leaders in the field to serve as reviewers for the Artistic Innovations program. Review of application materials followed by a reviewer meeting typically takes place in April. The meeting is held in a web-based format (via phone and computer). Reviewers are not expected to travel; however, each reviewer must be able to commit to independent review of applications in advance of the meeting which may take as many as 5-hours. Reviewers must have a computer capable of browsing and online meetings as well as reliable internet access.

A stipend is included.

Submitted interest forms will be held for consideration for two years. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Christine Bial, Director of Grant Programs at christine@maaa.org.

Submit your interest by filling out the inquiry form.

Creative Forces – Mid-America Arts Alliance, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, offers multiple funding opportunities, including the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant Program which requires adjudication by a panel of reviewers comprised of lay persons, as well as arts and military-connected professionals.

Mid-America Arts Alliance relies upon arts and human services leaders in the field to serve as reviewers for the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants. Review of application materials is annually in February and March. Reviewers are not expected to travel; however, each reviewer must be able to commit to independent review of applications in advance of the meeting which may take as many as 40 hours. Nominees must have a computer capable of browsing and online meetings as well as reliable internet access. Reviewers will receive an honorarium.

Submitted interest forms will be held for consideration for two years. If you have any questions, concerns or require special accommodation, please contact M-AAA program staff at CreativeForces@maaa.org.

Submit your interest by filling out the Creative Forces inquiry form.

Cultural Sustainability – Mid-America Arts Alliance relies upon arts leaders in the field to serve as reviewers for various programs including Cultural Sustainability: Operational Impact Grants for Small Arts Organizations. A review of application materials followed by a review panel meeting is planned to take place in March or April 2025. The meeting is held in a web-based format via Zoom. Therefore, reviewers must have a computer capable of browsing and joining online meetings as well as reliable internet access. Reviewers are not expected to travel; however, each reviewer must be able to commit to an independent review of applications in advance of the meeting.

A stipend is provided based on the number of applications the reviewer completes as assigned.

Submitted panel service interest forms will be held for consideration for two years. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Christine Bial, Director of Grant Programs at christine@maaa.org.

Submit your interest by filling out the Cultural Sustainability Grant Panel Reviewer Interest Form.

Have you been a past program participant, grantee, or award recipient? We would like to hear how the M-AAA grant or program impacted you. Share your story with us.

Do you have an idea to bring more art to more people and empower our communities? We want to hear it!

Contact us at communications@maaa.org.

Subscribe to the M-AAA newsletter to get monthly updates on opportunities for artists and arts organizations.

Many M-AAA programs are available to new communities throughout our region and beyond. Contact us at communications@maaa.org for more information.